Cessna 182 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2009 | Clinton, AR | N759YH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot. |
| Dec 12, 2008 | Fort Worth, TX | N5495B | Incident | minor |
Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine …Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat. |
| Nov 28, 2008 | Gillespie, IL | N44LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway. |
| Nov 16, 2008 | Downers Grove, IL | N759HF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, coca…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, cocaine, and over-the-counter and prescription medications. |
| Nov 12, 2008 | White Swan, WA | N24658 | Incident | substantial | Collision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Basalt, CO | N71276 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airpl…The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight. |
| Oct 08, 2008 | Mount Vernon, MO | N21544 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the run…The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway. |
| Oct 07, 2008 | Manchester, CT | N771CP | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | Gulf Shores, AL | N22AS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 05, 2008 | Orange Grove, TX | N8979X | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Elizabethtown, KY | N5927B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skyd…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling. |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Danielson, CT | N169DP | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N95841 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Caldwell, TX | N92780 | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being …A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being siphoned from the tank during flight. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Sparta, IL | N8643T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during…The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted. |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Georgia Pass, CO | N487TC | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Juneau, AK | N9350X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss o…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Cassville, MO | N214MT | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subs…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight. |
| Aug 09, 2008 | Cantwell, AK | N82Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propel…The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller. |
| Aug 06, 2008 | Gerlach, NV | N800RJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb. |
| Aug 02, 2008 | Westerly, RI | N42366 | Minor | substantial | A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Big Creek, ID | N92767 | Incident | substantial | The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Metaline Falls, WA | N300DF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Yellow Pine, ID | N3381F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Cottage Grove, OR | N182RA | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare. |